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Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 1
Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 1 | Chip Zdarsky, Matthew Rosenberg
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Two of Gotham City's edgiest heroes, Red Hood and Grifter, cross paths with Batman himself in this collection of stories from the new anthology series Batman: Urban Legends. Two top comics writers, Matthew Rosenberg and Chip Zdarsky, enter the world of Gotham City with new tales of Batman, Red Hood, and Grifter in the first volume collecting stories from the thrilling new anthology series Batman: Urban Legends. First, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Eddy Barrows chronicle Red Hood's investigation of a new drug in Gotham City called Cheerdrops. But this night will NOT go as planned--and as a result, he will end up back in Batman's crosshairs! Then, writer Matthew Rosenberg joins forces with artist Ryan Benjamin for a new tale of Cole Cash--better known as Grifter. Picking up story points from recent Batman issues, readers will learn why Cole is in Gotham to begin with. Plus, discover the truth about the mysterious organization known as HALO, and witness round two of Batman versus Grifter. This title collects stories from Batman: Urban Legends #1-6.
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My memories of the other volume I've read in this series were that it was made up of more stories, but having this volume split into just two told in multiple parts meant fuller, more nuanced tales. The first one was rough for a lot of reasons, I've attempted to skirt around narratives involving Jason's death ever since I saw Under the Red Hood, and this one does touch on that,it's also about drug addiction and neglected, even abused, children 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? but it ends on a much more hopeful note than I thought it would. I'm all for Batfam reconciliations.
The second one introduced me to a character I've never encountered before but now want to read more of, I don't know how much is a spoiler depending on what you may know of different DC properties, so I'll just say the title of that particular miniseries is apt, and it's a lot of fun, even a little risque in parts. 😏
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Robotswithpersonality 3/3 I was surprised to find the writing I liked best was not the story written by Chip Zdarsky, but it means this series attracts all kinds of talent and I'm happy to continue with the next volume.

⚠️child abuse, neglect, drug addiction, violence/murder/death
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Robotswithpersonality
Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 1 | Chip Zdarsky, Matthew Rosenberg
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Goth gymnast! Ice Dancer!
Grifter basically banters with everyone, but I swear it sounds like he's flirting when it's Batman and trash-talking when it's Nightwing. 😅

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